This part of IEC 62660 specifies performance and life testing of secondary lithium-ion cells
used for propulsion of electric vehicles including battery electric vehicles (BEV) and hybrid
electric vehicles (HEV).
The objective of this standard is to specify the test procedures to obtain the essential
characteristics of lithium-ion cells for vehicle propulsion applications regarding capacity,
power density, energy density, storage life and cycle life.
This standard provides the standard test procedures and conditions for testing basic
performance characteristics of lithium-ion cells for vehicle propulsion applications, which are
indispensable for securing a basic level of performance and obtaining essential data on cells
for various designs of battery systems and battery packs.
NOTE 1 Based on the agreement between the manufacturer and the customer, specific test conditions may be
selected in addition to the conditions specified in this standard. Selective test conditions are described in Annex A.
NOTE 2 The performance tests for the electrically connected lithium-ion cells may be performed with reference to
this standard.
NOTE 3 The test specification for lithium-ion battery packs and systems is defined in ISO 12405-1 and
ISO 12405-2 (under consideration).
IEC 62660-1:2010 Referenced Document
IEC 61434 Secondary cells and batteries containing alkaline or other non-acid electrolytes - Guide to the designation of current in alkaline secondary cell and battery standards
IEC 62660-1:2010 history
0000 IEC 62660-1:2018 RLV
2010IEC 62660-1:2010 Secondary lithium-ion cells for the propulsion of electric road vehicles - Part 1: Performance testing